2008 Woodie Awards
Warhawk of the week: Austin Bautista
Mike Daly
Issue date: 2/13/08 Section: Sports
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Year: Sophomore
Major: Special Education
Hometown: Des Plaines, Ill.
How long have you been wrestling? Since seventh grade.
How does it feel to be ranked No. 4 in the nation as a sophomore? I like being the underdog, so I don't really like having a target on my back.
What is your favorite Warhawk memory? It hasn't happened yet.
What is your goal for this season? I want to be an All-American.
What is your favorite food? Everything, man. I love food.
Do you have any problems making weight? I did my freshman year, but I just work out a lot and that helps.
Who is your idol? I like boxing, [so] one of them is [Filipino professional boxer] Manny Pacquiao.
How do you prepare for a match? I like to talk myself into believing that I'm going to win the match. I'm better than that guy. I work harder than that guy.
Are you an angry or relaxed wrestler? I'm more of the relaxed type. I see things a lot better when I'm calm. I just go crazy when I'm angry.
Do you have a big hobby outside of wrestling? I like to cook. I'm not that good, but I'm starting to get better at it.
Where do you want to be in 10 years? Probably coaching at a high school and teaching special education.
What's one thing about you that most people don't know? I was born in the Philippines.
-compiled by Mike Daly
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Romuald Bautista
posted 2/18/08 @ 2:44 AM CST
The people of the Philippines and your family are very proud of your achievements. Carry on my son make your dreams come true. We love you so much.
aldo
posted 11/10/08 @ 1:01 PM CST
hey Austin
good luck on everything
you
do
keep
it
up
bro
we
are
all
proud
of you
see ya later
bro!"#
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